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 PRESS STATEMENT FG constitutes independent committee to investigate reported deaths of 37 people in NSCDC custody, releases full list of suspended officers The Minister of Interior, Hon. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has constituted a ten-member independent committee to investigate the reported deaths of 37 people held by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command, on suspicion of illegal mining. The action follows a directive by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for a comprehensive, transparent and unhindered investigation into the incident, which occurred on Thursday, 17 September 2026. The Minister also directed the suspension of all officers involved in the incident pending the conclusion of the independent committee’s investigation. Describing the deaths as deeply disturbing, the Minister said the government owes the families of the deceased and the Nigerian public a transparent account of the events leading to the incident. The independent committee is ...

  GUO BUS INVOLVED IN SERIOUS ACCIDENT ALONG BENIN–ORE–IJABODE EXPRESSWAY A GUO Transport luxury bus travelling from Ebonyi State to Lagos was reportedly involved in a serious accident along the Benin–Ore–Ijabode Expressway on Thursday night. There are unconfirmed reports of multiple casualties, but the exact number of people affected has not yet been officially confirmed. If you have a loved one who travelled with GUO Transport from Ebonyi to Lagos on Thursday night and you have not been able to reach them, please contact the company or their family members to confirm their safety. 🙏 Please share this information responsibly to help families check on their loved ones.

 "Yesterday, something happened at the market that left me and my neighbour confused. 😳 I went to the market, opened my shop, and started my business without even noticing anything unusual. After a while, my neighbour came to open his own shop. But the moment he saw something in front of his shop, he shouted, ran out, and called my attention. When I went to check, I saw poo poo right in front of his shop!😩 He said someone must have intentionally done it there. At first, I thought it could be a dog, but the shop is upstairs, and I kept wondering how a dog would climb the stairs. 🤔 My neighbour has been praying and is now skeptical about whether he should open his shop or not. He is confused and worried that the incident might have some kind of effect on his business. Honestly, I don't even know what to think. Could someone have done this intentionally, or is there another explanation? Please, what would you do if you were in his shoes? Would you clean it up and open the shop...

 APPEAL COURT AFFIRMS NDC REGISTRATION AND LOGO; SETS ASIDE HIGH COURT DECISION The Court of Appeal in Abuja has set aside the decision of the Federal High Court Lokoja that deregistered the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, on 26th June, 2026. In a majority 2-1 decision, the three man judicial panel held that INEC was right to have allowed NDC's registration and use of the two fingers victory sign, as party logo. In the majority decision of Justices  Muhammad Danjuma and Muslim Sule Hassan, they held that a certain unregistered political association, Peace Movement Party, cannot use the trial court in Lokoja to stop NDC's registration, as it had no locus standi. In a dissenting judgement however, Justice Okon Abang held that the trial court was right to have set aside the NDC's use of the two finger logo, because the PMP had applied earlier to use the said logo. Describing NDC's case as statute barred, the dissenting judgement allowed the Peace Movement Party's cro...

 'Forever the Oldest Young Man': Legendary Musician 2Baba Marks 51st Birthday Iconic Nigerian singer and songwriter Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly celebrated as 2Baba or Tuface, marked his 51st birthday on social media, reflecting on more than five decades of life and musical influence. Taking to his official Instagram account to mark the milestone, the veteran music star shared a fresh portrait accompanied by an uplifting message to himself. In the post, he hailed his longevity and enduring youthful energy, writing: "51 years of greatness. Forever the oldest young man." A Pioneer of Modern Afrobeats 2Baba remains widely revered as one of the quintessential architects of contemporary African popular music. Rising to national prominence in the late 1990s as a member of the acclaimed group Plantashun Boiz alongside Blackface and Faze, Idibia later embarked on an extraordinary solo journey that reshaped the African entertainment landscape. His 2004 solo hit "Africa...

‘We Are Not Friends’ – Phyna Claps Back at Nkechi Blessing, Labels Actress ‘Grandma’ Following ‘Nuisance’ Jibe The Nigerian social media space is buzzing after Big Brother Naija 'Level Up' winner, Phyna, delivered a fiery response to Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday. The clash erupted after the actress publicly criticized the reality TV star, describing her online conduct as a nuisance. How the Feud Ignited The drama began when Nkechi Blessing took to her social media platform to question Phyna’s circle of friends, wondering if the reality star had anyone close enough to offer her sound advice. Nkechi went on to caution Phyna, reminding her of their age difference and warning her against showing disrespect. Phyna Hits Back, Labels Actress 'Grandma' Unwilling to let the criticism slide, Phyna issued a scathing rebuttal. Expressing confusion over why the actress chose to drag her name into the spotlight, Phyna made it clear that they do not share a personal friend...

 U.S lifts sanctions on Eritrean military in diplomatic reset The Trump administration lifted sanctions on Eritrean Defense Forces and other entities in Eritrea on Friday, Reuters reported. The move, announced in a notice posted on the Department of Treasury's website, comes amid the ongoing and expanding war in the Middle East and renewed focus on the Red Sea where Eritrea's coastline is opposite Saudi Arabia. In 2021, the US administration under President Joe Biden imposed sanctions against Eritrea's ruling party and military as well as senior Eritrean officials for their role in a war in neighboring Ethiopia, where Eritrean forces backed Ethiopian troops fighting regional authorities in the northern Tigray region. The war in Iran and closure of the Strait of Hormuz, close to Saudi Arabia's eastern coast, have brought into focus the importance of having control over the Red Sea, a key conduit for trade between the Mediterranean and Asia.